Howard Hatten Obituary

Name: Visitation for Howard Hatten
Start: 2017-07-26T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-26T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger-North

Hatten, Howard
1924 - 2017
Howard "Shorty" Hatten, 92, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born September 6, 1924 to the late Clyde and Fannie (Dorsey) Hatten in Kenova, WV. He served his country in the Navy during WWII and was involved in the Alpha Athletic Club, Elks Club, Charity Newsies and the Maennerchor Club. Shorty was a tremendous athlete, avid golfer, traveler and is in the Ohio softball hall of fame. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Joan (Friebis) Hatten; daughters, Lisa (Jim) Treboni, Tina (David) Van Meter; step-sons, David (Julie) Crouch, Michael (Renee) Montgomery and Daniel Montgomery; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Cline; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Begley) Hatten and son Forrest Kevin Hatten. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Oak Leaf Village and Always Best Care Westerville for the love and care they extended to Shorty. A special thank you to nurses Bruce and Bobbie at Ohio Health Hospice. Visitation 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. with an Elks Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus, OH, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017. Interment with military honors to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Health Hospice, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH 43214. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to leave fond memories of Shorty.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2017.

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July 26, 2017

What a great friend I had with Shorty during the time we played fast pitch softball here in town. The balls hit to center field Shorty always caught The team from Detroit nicknamed him the rabbit for his speed. I will miss seeing him at the Elks Lodge. Rest in peace my man.

Roger Kinsell

Sam Kegley

July 26, 2017

My son, Jay, also worked summers between college with Shorty at Westerville Schools for Glenn Day. Shorty shared a bit of good advice with Jay: "Digging with a shovel may be the best exercise because you are using legs, knees, arms, and back." I, too, was only blessed to play in the outfield of the Westerville RedHead undefeated softball team with Shorty in 1970. He was reputed to be 'certainly among the best of the Berliner park fast pitch days of the fifties. I was told that he could steal first, second, third, and home with his speed and cleverness. We shared the field with a bunch of outstanding coaches, such as Dick Reynolds, Chuck Deyo, Fred Nocera, John Campbell and others. Shorty always helped any team and was, otherwise, just a wonderful human being and instant friend.

July 25, 2017

I have great memories of Shorty playing fast pitch softball with my dad. But I personally shared great times with Shorty when we both worked at Westerville North High School. Thanks Shorty, Bill Brockman

Ruthellen Wise

July 25, 2017

My heart is so sad today, to learn that Shorty has passed away. I will always remember Shorty as a jovial and happy guy, always smiling and generous with his love. My condolences to Joan, Lisa and the rest of the family and friends......Ruthellen Wise

July 24, 2017

I was sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to all the family. I will
keep you all in my prayers during this time.
Love to all of you
Marie Bennett

Terry Ahlert

July 24, 2017

Tina, I didn't know your Dad but I know you, his wonderful daughter. Just from knowing you, I feel that this world lost a wonderful man. His life was long but we always want our loved ones to stay a little bit longer.

Just know that his spirit will always be with you and his loved ones. For now, my prayers are for your acceptance of the loss and for comfort for you and your family's spirit.

Much love,

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